Mission and Contact

Contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services

For more information about our menus, nutrition information, approved foods to be sold in schools, programs, questions or comments email us at food@schools.nyc.gov. Please provide your name and email address when responding.

For a food contact to your school, please use our School Food Service District Supervisor/Regional Director directory.

Mission

New York City Public Schools offers free breakfast, lunch and after school meals to all NYC Public Schools Students during the school year. We equitably serve NYC students with healthy and delicious meals that enhance their educational experience, reflect their voices, and nourish them into adulthood. Watch a short video about our food service program.

Food Standards

Meals in NYC Public Schools meet and exceed USDA standards, and adhere to NYC Food Standards for purchasing. Learn more about our nutrition and menu standards.

School Kitchen Dashboard

Get the inside scoop on meal service at your school, from programs available like halal meals to infrastructure details like school gardens and cafeteria enhancement experience installations.

Food Service Careers

Looking to make a difference in our students' lives? Check out our food service career opportunities for food service managers, cooks, and kitchen staff in all five boroughs.